LPTVs Lobby for Digital Transition Relief

Brought to you by: TV Technology Magazine serving the Broadcast, Production, Broadband, Satellite and Mobile Markets Today's Top Stories - 07.30.14 Deborah McAdams - Executive Editor   Quote of the Day: "Either I've been missing something or nothing's been going on." ~ Karen Elizabeth Gordon On this Day: In 1968, Ron Hansen of the Washington Senators makes MLB's first unassisted triple play in 41 years. LPTVs Lobby for Digital Transition Relief Low-power TV stations are asking to get out from under a digital transition deadline requiring them build new facilities potentially rendered useless by next year's spectrum incentive auction. TV Technology's James E. O'Neal: True Dedication For many of us in broadcasting and related media, our jobs revolve around a 9–5 daily schedule, but for a dedicated few, it's a 24 hours-a-day passion. James O'Neal, technology editor for TV Technology since 2005, is one of the dedicated few. Frost & Sullivan Has Two Words: 'Video Servers' It's a good time to be in video servers, according to Frost & Sullivan. The market researcher said the global video and ad insertion server market is on a growth trajectory of hitting $2.33 billion in 2019, up from $1.32 billion last year. News & Technology FCC: Commission Extends Comment Period for New CB Radio Band HILL: House Passes U.S. International Broadcasting Reform USER REPORT: U-Florida Shifts Into Higher Gear With SEC SPORTS: Calrec Consoles Drive Audio During World Cup Coverage eBOOK: Guide to Broadcast Management Solutions Industry Roundup AT&T to Bring 'GigaPower' to Nashville (Connect 2 Media & Entertainment) Nokia Trials LTE for National TV Broadcasting (Advanced Television) U.K. Copyright Police Hit Piracy Sites Where it Hurts: Their Wallets (Engadget) C-SPAN Moving To Authenticated TV Ch. Streaming (B&C) California Firefighters Ground Civilian Drone Shooting Wildfire (TV Spy News) TV Technology White Papers "Selecting Next-Generation Video Servers," from Rohde and Schwarz examines the rapid pace of technology development and the incorporation of information technology into broadcast and the broadcast operating environment. "Achieving Maximum Accuracy in Video Quality Measurement," from Video Clarity is a white paper focused on helping content originators and distributors understand a method to ensure that viewers get the best quality of experience, advertisers are satisfied, and regulations are met. "Understanding the ROI of Media Asset Management Systems," from Avid explores how much time and money a MAM system can save a business. "Analyzing 4K Video Quality," from Video Clarity, examines how, as new 4K systems and products reach the market, the importance of video quality testing and evaluation will grow. "Hybrid Software as a Service," from Signiant discusses how businesses of all sizes are capitalizing on new modes of computing and software delivery—including software as a service and hybrid SaaS—that let them achieve a new level of results with less technology investment. "Efficiency is the Key Factor When Choosing a High-Power Broadcast Transmitter," from Rohde and Schwarz discusses the pros and cons of energy-conserving transmitter technologies.   ©2014 NewBay Media, LLC

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